An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
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Job Title:
Lead Ultrasonographer Department:
OB-GYN Infertility Entity:
Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)
Location:
Penn Outpatient Lab - 3701
Market Street Hours:
Hours based on operational need
Summary:
A senior sonographer with greater than 5 years of experience in the imaging specialty field they are employed and at least two years in a Penn Medicine imaging specialty. The Lead Ultrasonographer is responsible for performing all ultrasound examinations in addition to departmental duties related to daily operations of the sonographers. The Lead Ultrasonographer will partner closely with administrative and physician leadership to oversee staffing ratios, clinic templates, and regulatory compliance. They will provide clinical and administrative leadership to the sonographer team and advocate for the needs of ultrasound patients and staff. The Lead Ultrasonographer will assist in recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts, budget requests relating to ultrasound equipment, and resource management.
Responsibilities:
Participates in clinical care as necessary. Responsible for onboarding of new hires, working with departmental learners, assisting junior sonographers as needed with clinical care, clinical triage and administrative coordination if needed. As needed, maintaining equipment, patient lists, supplies/inventory, chart prep, regulatory compliance, educational responsibilities, or other responsibilities as delegated by leadership. Assumes overall accountability for their area of responsibility. Delegate's responsibility to others, in their absence. Maintains positive and effective interpersonal relations with all members of the OBGYN team including but not limited to all levels of physician, nursing, and support staff. Exhibits leadership qualities in problem solving, setting priorities and clinical excellence. Collaborates with nursing, physicians, and administrative leadership and provides tangible feedback concerning staff performance and operational issues. Assists the practice operations with appropriate staffing, quality, compliance (JACHO, CMS, DOH, OSHA) and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports excellence in patient care, patient safety net review and service recovery initiatives. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.
Credentials:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School (Required) AND 5+ years Experience in the imaging specialty field they are practicing (MFM, REI, OBGYN, General Radiology, Vascular, Neuro, MSK, cardiology, etc.) with at least 24 months in a Penn Medicine imaging specialty We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
